The Fourth Circuit Opens the Door to Extrinsic Evidence in Considering a Claim for Employee Benefits

The very first principle applied in a lawsuit for benefits from an ERISA-governed employee benefit plan is as follows: When the plan bestows the administrator with discretionary authority to determine whether the claimant is entitled to benefits under the plan, the Court reviews the administrator's decision for abuse of discretion.



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